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Volume
37, Number 1
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Features
New FDA Commissioner Sees Rare
Opportunities
New Commissioner of Food and Drugs Mark B. McClellan, M.D., Ph.D., says recent congressional action sets the stage for "substantial expansion" of the agency's mission.
Turning Up the Heat on Acrylamide
Can the low levels of acrylamide in certain cooked foods be harmful? FDA scientists are working to determine the risks, if any.
Drug Research and Children
The FDA is taking steps to ensure that drugs are safe and effective for children.
FDA Issues Warning on Decorative Contact
Lenses
Misusing contact lenses can cause serious eye damage.
Cover Story
West Nile Virus: Reducing the Risk
The FDA is taking action to protect the nation's blood supply from the mosquito-borne West Nile virus.
The Lowdown on Depression
Depressive disorders affect about 19 million American adults. New steps taken by the FDA may pave the way for more effective treatments.
MSG: A Common Flavor Enhancer
The flavor enhancer monosodium glutamate has been shown to be safe when consumed at typical levels.
Use Caution With Pain Relievers
Experts urge care to avoid accidental overdosing and the risks for liver damage and other serious health problems.
Departments
- Observations
- A message from the editor of FDA Consumer.
- Updates
- The latest information on FDA-related issues, gathered from FDA Press Releases, Talk Papers, and other sources.
- Research Notebook
- Reports from public health and medical research.
- fda.gov
- Places of interest on FDA's Website and other government and health-related sites.
- Investigators' Reports
- Selected cases illustrating regulatory and administrative actions--such as inspections, recalls, seizures, and court proceedings--by FDA's regional and district offices across the country.
- The Last Word
- Commentary: Pediatric Drug Research and Mental Illness.